Medical articles from Professor Patrick Kennedy

Liver enzymes are proteins produced by the liver that play a vital role in many important bodily processes, including digestion and detoxification. When blood tests show that these enzymes are raised,...

Hypoproteinaemia is when the protein levels in the blood are too low. In this article, a consultant hepatologist explains how hypoproteinaemia can occur, and what can be done to correct it.

FibroScan is a tool used to offer instant insight into a patient’s liver health. In his latest online article, esteemed consultant hepatologist Professor Patrick Kennedy answers your most commonly ask...

Get reliable information from a leading specialist about what to do if you’re suffering from a liver condition (e.g. liver disease, cirrhosis or hepatitis) or undergoing immunosuppressive treatment du...

Leading hepatologist, Dr Patrick Kennedy looks at the treatments for the different forms of viral hepatitis and answers the question of whether there is a cure.

Leading consultant hepatologist, Dr Patrick Kennedy, explains what viral hepatitis is, what the symptoms are, and how it is diagnosed.